Obituary of Joyce Packer , 58

Joyce Rene Packer, 58, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 in Danville, Pa. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, and GaGa. Joyce was born, May 3, 1957 in Philipsburg, Pa the daughter of Jack and Connie Bailey Jones. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Glenn Packer of Mill Hall. Also surviving Joyce are her two children, Janelle Packer of Alpena, MI and Justin Packer of State College; her three grandchildren, Adelynn Joy Mott, Lillian Joyce Packer and Lincoln Marshall Packer and her three brothers, John “Mick” Jones, Jr., Joseph Jones, and Jason David Jones.

Joyce was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. In 2003 she retired as a first grade teacher for the State College Area School District.

Above all, she loved her family, and spent her retirement enjoying Penn State sports with her husband, talking politics and reality TV with her daughter, and guiding her son through life’s moments, but most of all, she loved spoiling her three grandchildren.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Clinton County SPCA, 33 Mill Hill Road, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, 201 Spring Street, Milesburg, Pa. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.